F150 Club XLT or F250 as daily driver?
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03-23-2006, 03:16 PM
F150 Club XLT or F250 as daily driver?
I'm just about to decide on a purchase of an F150 XLT Club cab but I can't help but notice the F250 diesel (auto, extended cab, short bed). I'll be using the vehicle primarily as a daily driver but will tow a small boat on occasion, so both trucks seem to be tied as far as MPG goes.
Price-wise, the Diesel F250 is about $5k more, but it holds its value better, and I love the look of it.
I guess my question is whether or not the F250 would work as a daily driver or not. I've had friends over the years with such trucks but it seemed overkill... is it?
Price-wise, the Diesel F250 is about $5k more, but it holds its value better, and I love the look of it.
I guess my question is whether or not the F250 would work as a daily driver or not. I've had friends over the years with such trucks but it seemed overkill... is it?
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03-23-2006, 07:20 PM
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from my expierance, more expensive trucks lose thier value quicker than less expensive trucks...spending a extra $$$$ for the power stroke to convince your self it will depreacate less is silly....the F-150 can haul more than just a small boat...I'm of the old school, A truck has to have a 8 ft box, or it's just a heaver car....what ever you buy, buy it for the deal you can get and don't worry abought depreacation
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03-23-2006, 08:17 PM
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#4
03-23-2006, 08:26 PM
Yeah, I guess the kicker here is the deal I'm getting ($10k off MSRP). That sticks me with a tiny bed because that deal is on a supercrew with 5.5' bed ONLY or a Super-duty shortbed..of course the $10k off on the SD isn't confirmed yet!
I'm currently using a Rav4 and 4x8 utility trailer, so it can't be any worse than my current inconvenient setup!
I'm currently using a Rav4 and 4x8 utility trailer, so it can't be any worse than my current inconvenient setup!
#5
03-23-2006, 09:50 PM
on the other hand a diesel may not be such a bad purchace...
seeing gas is gonna be over 3$ a gal soon with the "summer driving season" coming soon...
and i really dont see diesel rising that fast
diesel goes up in winter
the tourque and grunt is far superior to a gas model
with a chip a diesel can get up to 20 mpg
i however dont have a chip....
the choice is yours my friend
...zap!
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seeing gas is gonna be over 3$ a gal soon with the "summer driving season" coming soon...
and i really dont see diesel rising that fast
diesel goes up in winter
the tourque and grunt is far superior to a gas model
with a chip a diesel can get up to 20 mpg
i however dont have a chip....
the choice is yours my friend
...zap!
...zap!
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03-25-2006, 10:27 PM
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I had an '02 F-150 SuperCrew and now have an '06 F-250 CC. I needed the extra tow capacity of the 250, but if I didn't, I'd take the 150, no question about it. It had a FAR better ride and the 5.5 foot bed worked fine for anything I ever needed to haul. With the tailgate down 4X8 sheets of building material fit on it no problem.